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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.93, 509.78 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.93, 509.78 and 120.50 is: 180.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.93 : 509.78 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.93/509.78 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.93x = 509.78 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.93x = 61,428.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,428.49/339.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.71

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